That I May Know Him
May 30, 2013

"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death" (Philippians 3:10).

Paul deeply desired to know Christ in an intimate fashion--to experience an even deeper relationship. In our text, he lists three things which will also be known if we know Christ.

The power of His resurrection: The victory of Christ over sin and death exhibited His great power. Paul not only longed for an ultimate resurrected body, "if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead" (v. 11), but he longed for the power over sin as well "to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:11).

The fellowship of His sufferings: Paul's desire to know Christ was so great he was willing, if need be, to suffer as He suffered. And, indeed, Paul did suffer in many ways (as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:23-27 and elsewhere). "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps" (1 Peter 2:21). "If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together" (Romans 8:17).

Being made conformable to His death: Paul was willing to die as Christ died and soon did die a martyr's death, beheaded in a Roman prison. But that is not in view here. Rather, he wanted to be like Christ in His death, gaining complete victory over all sin. "For he that is dead is freed from sin" (Romans 6:7).

To know Christ in this way, to be conformed to Him as Paul desired, primarily demands developing the servant's heart and selfless humility that took Christ to the cross (Philippians 2:5- to make it possible for us to know Him. JDM

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Do you know him ?

frosbel:

Do you know him ?

I know Him as my Saviour and Lord.

"That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death" (Philippians 3:10).

^^ do you know him ?

frosbel:

^^ do you know him ?

Yes. Does He know you?

OLAADEGBU:

Yes. Does He know you?

where are the fruits to show for it ?

"You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?" - Matthew 7:16

frosbel:

where are the fruits to show for it ?

"You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act. Can you pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?" - Matthew 7:16

What fruit are you looking for and what fruit do you show? Answer my question: Does He know you?

OLAADEGBU:

What fruit are you looking for and what fruit do you show? Answer my question: Does He know you?

Fruits of the Spirit.

For example :

"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere." - James 3:17

frosbel:

Fruits of the Spirit.

For example :

"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere." - James 3:17

Do you show these fruit?

OLAADEGBU:

Do you show these fruit?

I am not the one promoting myself as a 'holier than thou ' professor of theology.

frosbel:

I am not the one promoting myself as a 'holier than thou ' professor of theology.

The thread is an invitation for Christians to know more of the Lord and the power of His resurrection. It is a platform for trolls to be invidious about.

frosbel:

"hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." - Matthew 7:5

Even the devil is good at quoting the Scriptures.

Brothers, both of you should be an example. Many young Christians are looking unto you.

2 Timothy 2:24
Amplified Bible (AMP)

And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome (fighting and contending). Instead, he must be kindly to everyone and mild-tempered [preserving the bond of peace]; he must be a skilled and suitable teacher, patient and forbearing and willing to suffer wrong.